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GU52 SKF

2002 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,914 mi
Last recorded218,914 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 SKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 218,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 212,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 212,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

175/80R14

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 201,713 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 201,713 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside front inner rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear coil spring harshly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 191,088 miles

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated/worn/poor condition

nearside front steering rack gator splitting (border line pass)

oil leak

parking brake weak (border line pass)

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 26 Sep 2014 180,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 168,759 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 168,759 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 154,648 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 141,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 130,506 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 119,297 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 112,004 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 105,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 105,837 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 98,301 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 98,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 4 Nov 2005 88,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 83,910 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joint

rear brakes out of balance

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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GU52 SKF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU52 SKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU52 SKF registered?

GU52 SKF is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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